Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.270840 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __ ,___ _ _o_. ,_ / '_
FILL,. DATES
AS YOU COMPLET
CheokBrake erot=
i Check Tire Pgessure
I Check Operator Presence and
Intedcck Systems IS"
Check for Loose Fasteners _ V'7 V'
: Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V'4
Lubrication Chart _ V _
O Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxla Cooling Ik_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V's
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
v',
= Check Engine Oil Level _ II_
Change Engine Oil I1_1.=,: If
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Clean Air Filter
i N Clean Air Screen
: G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V'
= Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_1,2
i E N ClaanEngineC°°lingFins _'
Replace Spark Plug I_
: Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_=
Replace Fuel Filter V'
1 - Change more often when operating urtde_ a heavy toad or in high ambient terrlperatur_, 5 - _| _lpp<KI _lh IKFJ_ltab_l ir/ltam.
2 - Service more ofttm when ope_atktg in dirty or d_ty condft_oP_.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil _Nely 50 hours,
4 * Replace blades more often when m_wing in sandy =o_.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual. Some
adjustments will need to be made periodi-
cally to properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and
check blades and belts for wear. A new
spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Checktire pressure.
• Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
6 - Nol requ_ed if equipped with mairderlr tce-h'9<J heftefy
7 * TIg_lterl h'ont axJe pfvo_ bolt to 35 fL-Ib_, rm_lmum.
DO not ove_ghten.
LUBRICATION CHART
O
Zerk Zerk
O FrontWheel Wheel
Beadng
Beadng Zerk
O Engine
O
Clutch i
Pivot(s) _....j
t l
O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
O General Purpose Grease
O Refer to Maintenance =Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri-
cant sparingly.
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